31 July 2008

GCLS 2008 - Phoenix!

It's the only by lesbians, about lesbian fiction event of its kind.


And it's my favorite literary event of the year. The organizers have selected a beautiful resort with rooms costing no more than the last two years, and one of my sheroes, Katherine Forrest, is the keynote speaker. She will also be doing an extensive lecture on what editors are looking for in submissions.

It also means I'll get to talk to readers and hug all old friends, make new friends (I'll hug them too) and explore the Phoenix area-- it's been years since I visited. I am hoping to include a pilgrimage to Taliesen West. It was a visit there that inspired me to make Jackie in Painted Moon an architect.

If you love lesbian lit and want a great vacation--this is it. It's one of those all-lesbian theme cruises, well, without the sea sickness.
News about the site, speakers, programs, fun, frivolity, awards gala and attending writers, editors and publishers is released almost daily.
Check out the registration and resort information and mark your calendar.

16 July 2008

Betty's List Book Club


This Bay Area reader's group has invited me to their every third Wednesday book club. I'll attend on WEDNESDAY, July 16, and am looking forward to such involved readers. This is a link to the Betty's List book club blog, which recaps past events. Photos and such can be found here.

Betty's List is a longstanding Bay Area LGBT listserv and web site that provides community announcements and ads, organized by Betty Sullivan.

The Betty's List Book Club meets at:
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM - Duboce Park Cafe

Corner Duboce & Sanchez Streets, (The Castro), San Francisco
Co-Chair by Dr. Betty L. Sullivan, Professor Cynthia Katona Host: Rachel Herbert, Duboce Park Cafe.

Come early to join in for dinner and relaxing conversation before the event. I will read from The Kiss That Counted.